UTM UTM International International Block S19 Universiti Teknologi 81310, Bahru, Johor, MALAYSIA

Fact Sheet (Academic Year 2017/ 2018)

General Information Name of Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia International Office UTM International

UTM International Block S19, Jalan Lengkuk Mailing Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, MALAYSIA

Fax Number +60 75536847 Official Website http://www.utm.my/international/ Contact Person

Prof. Dr. Nordin bin Yahaya Senior Director Tel (Work): +607-5538000 Email: nordin@utm.

Ms. Siti Rahimah Mohd Yusop Tel (Work):+607-5536843 Email: [email protected] Officers (Student Mobility

Program) Mr. Mohamad Yusoff Mohamed Rashid Tel (Work):+607-5536861 Email: [email protected]

Official Email Address [email protected] Academic and Exchange Related Information

Semester I : September 2016 - February 2017 Semester II : February 2017 - August 2017 Academic Calendar

*The exact dates will be notified later

SEMESTER I

Undergraduate : September 2016 - September 2016 Postgraduate : August 2016 -September 2016

Courses Registration SEMESTER II

Undergraduate : February 2017 - February 2017 Postgraduate : February 2017 - February 2017

*The exact dates will be notified later

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Semester I (Fall) : 30 April Application Deadlines Semester II (Spring) : 30 September

Students are required to go through our program’s details at http://www.utm.my/international/utm-student-exchange- program/

If interested, kindly proceed to fill in our online application form at http://www.utm.my/international/utm-student-exchange- program-online-application-form/

Application Procedures Please attach the following documents upon applying for the program: 1. Recommendation Letter 2. Student Status Letter 3. Academic Transcript 4. Passport Photo 5. Study Plan Essay 6. Sponsorship Document (if applicable)

 A minimum of one month or up to one academic year (for research internship/attachment). Duration of Exchange  One semester or one academic year (register in regular semester).

Please refer to the courses offering for exchange students:

Undergraduate Courses Available for http://www.utm.my/international/faculties-and-programs/

Exchange Students Postgraduate http://www.utm.my/international/files/2012/06/UTM- POSTGRADUTE-PROGRAMS-OFFERED.pdf

 Nil Restricted Courses  Each applicant must register courses in same faculty

 There are no minimum requirements for GPA.  We trust our partner universities would select students that are qualified to participate in the UTM Student Exchange Program. Language/ GPA  If English is not the first language of teaching in the Home Requirement University, students are required to have a good English proficiency in Speaking and Writing as verified by the International Office of Home University

 A minimum of 12 credit hours need to be taken by students per Course Load/ Required semester. Credits  Full course load per semester is 21 credit hours.

Language of Instruction English

Course registration is done during the orientation week. The Courses Registration deadline for course registration is the last day of the orientation week.

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UTM follows the GPA Grading System as follows:

Grade Point Mark A 4.00 80-100 A- 3.67 75-79 B+ 3.33 70-74 B 3.00 65-69 B- 2.67 60-64 Grading System C+ 2.33 55-59 C 2.00 50-54 C- 1.67 45-49 D+ 1.33 40-44 D 1.00 35-39 D- 0.67 30-34 F 0.00 00-29

UTM Credit Points 1 UTM Credit Point = 1.5 ECTS Equivalent Facilities and Services Available

 Libraries  Sport facilities  Cafeterias Facilities Available  On-campus Transport  Banks  Post-Office

 Orientation  Assistance on securing On-campus Accommodation Services Available  Student Visa Application  Assistance on Course registration  International Student Society (ISS)-country chapter

Arrival and Orientation Program

Semester I : September 2016 - September 2016 Orientation Week Semester II : February 2017 - February 2017 *The exact dates will be notified later

Suggested Date of Arrival Three days before the orientation week

 Every exchange student will be assigned with an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and supervision. Mentoring System  A buddy will be appointed to assist an exchange student with campus life and life in Malaysia.

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Accommodation

 Offered upon request only.  No application fee is required.  Single/twin-sharing room with a common bathroom. On-Campus Hostels  There is no fixed meal plan.  Cafetarias are available in each hostel and various food outlets are located in the vicinity.  Hostel fee: From RM 600+ per month.

 Exchange student may opt to rent private apartments off- Off-Campus Housing campus; located within 3 to 5 km radius from UTM at own cost and arrangement.  Visa and Insurance

 All exchange students are COMPULSORY to apply for VDR (less than 6 months)/ VAL (more than 6 months) Letter from UTM upon receiving the offer letter. After that, students need to apply for Single Entry Visa (SEV) from Malaysian Embassy in home country.  Students who join the program for LESS than 6 months is Visa Requirements COMPULSORY to apply for Professional Visit Pass upon arrival in UTM.  Students who join the program for MORE than 6 months is COMPULSORY to apply for Student Pass upon arrival in UTM.  UTM will help students to apply for the Professional Visit Pass/Student Pass after their arrival. *For further details, please refer to the Visa Application sheet.

A requirement by Malaysia Immigration for application of visa. Personal Bond Please refer Appendix 1.

Student is not allowed to bring your dependent due to visa matters. Dependents UTM will only process visa application for student who registered in UTM under the exchange/internship program.

The student is COMPULSORY to purchase health insurance which cover personal accident, inpatient treatment, repatriation, death and any other additional terms which necessary while in Malaysia.

Purchasing the insurance

Professional Visit Pass (less than 6 months)

Insurance Student is COMPULSORY to purchase insurance from their home country before arrival. The insurance should cover personal accident, inpatient treatment, repatriation, death and any other additional terms based on personal requirement. The insurance must be VALID IN OVERSEAS. Kindly check with your travel agent before the insurance.

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Student Pass (more than 6 months)

Student is compulsory to purchase insurance in Malaysia upon arrival. The cost of the insurance is RM477.00. The payment should be made upon obtaining the student pass at UTM.

Approximation of Monthly Living Expenses

 Minimum RM 600/month for single/twin-sharing bedroom. On-Campus  Further details can be found at Accommodation http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/kolej-kediaman-utm-2/ *This rate will vary by room type/college

Food/ Meals RM 600 Local Transportation RM 100 Emergency Matter RM 2,000 (Medical) Program Fees Please refer the Program Fees sheet. Personal Expenses RM 500

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APPENDIX 1

PERSONAL BOND DEPOSIT RATES

COUNTRY RATE COUNTRY RATE Africa RM 1500 Macau RM 1000 Australia RM 1500 Myanmar RM 750 Bangladesh RM 750 Nepal RM 750 British BNO RM 1500 Pakistan RM 750 & Brunei PR RM 1500 Philippines RM 750 Canada RM 2000 Portugal RM 1500 China RM 1500 Saudi Arabia RM 1500 Europe RM 1500 RM 200 Germany RM 1500 Sri Lanka RM 750 India RM 750 Taiwan RM 750 RM 500 RM 300 Iran RM 1500 Tunisia RM 1500 Iraq RM 1500 United Kingdom RM 1500 Japan RM 1000 USA RM 2000 Korea RM 1000 Vietnam RM 1500

Note:  The Bond Deposit Rates for countries that are not listed above is RM 1500

*Personal Bond Will Be Refunded When Completing Program in UTM

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